Catholic Bible Studies

Starting January 7 we will be holding an awesome Bible Study on the Life of Christ taken from the book of Philippians!  It will be held every Thursday from 2:00-3:30PM for six weeks…. Classes will conclude February 11. In this study you will learn how to remain faithful to Christ while living in a secular culture!
This is part of the Lectio Study Series which will help participants to discover the profound importance, meaning, purpose, and beauty of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.  The Latin word lectio means “reading” and often refers to a careful and prayerful reading of Scripture.

An Overview of Lectio Divina:
Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of enhancing one’s prayer life through the power of God’s Word. The term itself means “divine reading” of the Sacred Scriptures. It is our hope that by using these simple steps each day as they study Sacred Scripture in LECTIO, participants will develop an effective way to study and pray with God’s Word and hear God’s voice in their daily lives.
• Sacred Reading of the Scriptures (lectio): The reading and rereading of the Scripture passage, with close attention to words, details, themes, and patterns that speak to you.
• Meditation (meditatio): Meditating or reflecting on what you’ve read to gain understanding. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you spend time pondering what you have read and striving to understand it in meditation.
• Prayer (oratio): A time to bring your meditative thoughts to God in prayer. Talk with God about how the connections and implications of your meditation on the Scripture affect your life and the lives of those around you.

• Contemplation (contemplatio): A time of quiet and rest, we listen and await God’s voice. Contemplation allows one to enter decisively and more deeply into the Mystery of God—this is no small endeavor, so be patient as you engage this step and strive to be receptive to God’s voice speaking into your life.
• Resolution (resolutio): A call for resolution and action, inviting you to respond to the things you have read in Scripture and have prayed about and to put them into practice. To learn more about lectio divina, refer to Dr. Tim Gray’s Lectio: Prayer study, available at www.augustineinstitute.org

If you have any questions feel free to call Anna Maria at the Church Office.